starting C++ .. not a total code "noob"

[ElMatador]

Hi, I'm starting to learn C++, but I'm not a total newbie to programming -- I've done Python quite extensively. Anyway, I don't really want to sift through pages and pages about writing loops and explanations of loops.. et c. Can anybody recommend any good C++ starting points/ books for me to learn from? thankyou

[Albatross]

We have tutorials! Lots of 'em! Feel free to dive in!
http://cplusplus.com/doc/tutorial/

We also have a pretty good standard library reference.
http://cplusplus.com/reference/

Also, MSDN is a good source for more advanced material. I'll post a link here later.

Also, welcome to the forum of insane geeks who love good questions.

-Albatross

[ElMatador]

Thanks , I will check those out :)

I just started to port some of my python code to C++;' hopefully this way, I'll be able to learn my way around C++, learning the syntax I need when I need it

[AngelHoof]

From my experience, i've learnt that trying to port code from one to another is great for understanding the syntax - but to better prepare myself - i always read the first 3-4 pages of basic syntax for the language. It certainly doesn't take long, and it gets you familiar with the language alot quicker than trial and error imo ;)